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1. The Work of Christ - Introduction
(Gabelein - The Work of Christ)
... aspect of His work corresponds to His threefold office as Prophet, Priest and King. It has a special meaning for the church. In Ephesians 5:25-27, we read of this. He loved the church and gave Himself ...
Created on 11 July 2006
2. Gathering Unto His Name - Traditions
(Norman Crawford - Gathering Unto His Name)
... This would have been the place to give teaching about a musical instrument, but none is mentioned. In Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16, two other elements accompany singing. They are ?melody? in the ...
Created on 22 June 2006
3. Gathering Unto His Name - The Pattern of an Assembly
(Norman Crawford - Gathering Unto His Name)
... are His workmanship" Ephesians 2:10. Precept:    "Walk as children of light" Ephesians 5:8. Pattern:    "As Christ also loved us" Ephesians 5:1. GOD?S ...
Created on 22 June 2006
4. About the Church - 01 - The Church Which is His Body
(William MacDonald - Christ Loved the Church)
... in a material tabernacle or temple, as in the Old Testament. 8. The bride of Christ (Ephesians 5:25-27; 2 Corinthians 11:2) This view of the Church gives prominence to the idea of affection. “Husbands, ...
Created on 13 July 2006
5. Foundation Truths of the Gospel - 7 - Separation
(Ritchie - Foundation Truths of the Gospel)
... (2 Corinthians 6:14); "Be not conformed to this world"; "Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness" (Ephesians 5:11), are the plain commandments of the Lord to His people ...
Created on 11 July 2006
6. Is the role of an elder's wife as significant as her husbands?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
... different, but inseparable from Adam’s role. Competition between a man and his wife is unbecoming; marriage should reflect the wonderful union between Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:32). Each ...
Created on 21 November 2009
7. Does a difference in age matter between husband and wife?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
Does a difference in age matter for believers considering marriage? "The husband is the head of the wife" (Ephesians 5:23) and is therefore responsible to provide leadership in this relationship. ...
Created on 19 November 2009
8. What is the meaning of "one flesh"?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
... refer to "one flesh" (Matthew 19:5, 6; Mark 10:8; Ephesians 5:31), quote the original statement and are passages that teach about marriage. The fifth (1 Corinthians 6:16) is part of Paul’s ...
Created on 21 November 2009
9. Does God have different expectations for a husband and a wife?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
... this deepening fondness is an ongoing education and the grace manifested in Christ is our ultimate teacher (Titus 2:11, 12). Submission to her husband is enjoined on the Christian wife (Ephesians 5:22, ...
Created on 19 November 2009
10. Gathering Unto His Name - Distinctions
(Norman Crawford - Gathering Unto His Name)
... Everyone a member of Christ         Ephesians 5:30.  Members of each other   Romans 12:5. 17. It is the purpose of this age,         ...
Created on 22 June 2006
11. Marriage and the Family - 11 - On Being Single
(Marriage and the Family)
... in the eternal. Many Scriptures rush to mind to support the need for all, single and unmarried, to carefully survey their circumstances and to use all for God. Ephesians 5:15 counsels us to redeem the ...
Created on 22 June 2006
12. As a Christian, what is my definition of success?
(Questions about Christian Life)
... Spirit of God, to be "full of the Holy Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18), would produce true success. If God has a specific purpose for each believer and has given each one potential capabilities to reach ...
Created on 19 November 2009
13. Gathering Unto His Name - Priviledges and Responsibilities
(Norman Crawford - Gathering Unto His Name)
... leading is not a vague emotion, but rather it is simple obedience to the Word of God. To be "filled with the Spirit" in Ephesians 5:18 corresponds to allowing "the word of Christ" to ...
Created on 22 June 2006
14. How much alcohol should a Christian drink before feeling that he has gone too far?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
... to "a little" (1 Timothy 5:23). "Be not drunk with wine, ...but be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18). What about a Christian's testimony before unbelievers to whom he has ...
Created on 17 November 2009
15. Torrey - Holy Spirit -7.3- The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Believer
(What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
... 6:63; Ephesians 5:18-29; Colossians 3:16). But while we may learn much from men, we are not dependent upon them. We have a divine teacher, the Holy Spirit. We shall never truly know the truth until we ...
Created on 22 May 2007
16. What is true subjection for a Christian wife?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
What is true subjection for a Christian wife? Ideally, Christian marriage involves two Spirit-filled believers fulfilling their God-given roles (Ephesians 5:17-33). The husband loves his wife with an ...
Created on 18 November 2009
17. Marriage and the Family - 3 - Headship
(Marriage and the Family)
Chapter 3 Headship There are few things as destructive as truth which is wrested by a person to serve a personal interest. Many have used the Spirit of God’s teaching on Headship in the home for ...
Created on 22 June 2006
18. How old should I be to get married?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
Is there biblical guidance on a minimum age for marriage? Despite society’s whims, marriage is for life (Romans 7:2). Such a commitment, upholding such a high ideal (Ephesians 5:31, 32), demands ...
Created on 19 November 2009
19. Introduction to the Bible - 22 - Song of Solomon
(Introduction to the Bible)
... truely in love rather than in selfish lust.  While the New Testament may explain the duties and responsibilities of selfless love and submission (Ephesians 5:18-33; 1 Corinthians 7:1-5; 13:1-8; Colossians ...
Created on 21 October 2007
20. Who is the friend of the Bridegoom (John 3:29)?
(Bible Questions and Answers - other)
... (John 1:33) brings the Church, the Bride (Ephesians 5:32) into view. D. Oliver ...
Created on 19 November 2009
21. What does the Bible say about tattoos and body piercings?
(Questions about Christian Life)
... royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Ephesians 5:11  Take no part ...
Created on 13 March 2011
22. Is male headship a cultural concept?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
... in verses 7 - 9. Verse 5 refers to "every woman," thus substantiating that male headship is not limited to marriage. The first clause of Ephesians 5: 23, "The husband is the head of the ...
Created on 18 November 2009
23. Does marriage involve mutual submission?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
... highest experience of love known in human relationships (Ephesians 5:25-32). Christianity teaches that marriage has the potential of being the "crowning grace" of life. In addition, since the ...
Created on 21 November 2009
24. Torrey - Holy Spirit -5- The Names of the Holy Spirit
(What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
5. THE NAMES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1 Corinthians 2:10, R.V. — "But unto us God revealed them through the Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God." "The ...
Created on 22 May 2007
25. Must an assembly receive practicing homosexuals?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
... violate Biblical morals is neither beneficial to them nor pleasing to the Lord. The Bible is clear in stating that homosexual behavior is unclean (Romans 1:24, see Ephesians 5:3 for the use of the same ...
Created on 20 November 2009
26. About the Church - 02 - Great Truths About the Church
(William MacDonald - Christ Loved the Church)
...  CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE BODY By using the analogy of the human body (Ephesians 5:23, Colossians 1:18), Paul teaches us that Christ as Head in heaven controls His body on earth. The head speaks of authority, ...
Created on 13 July 2006
27. Torrey - Man -15.4- What should we give thanks for?
(What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
... your requests be made known unto God." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 — "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." Ephesians 5:20 — "Giving ...
Created on 21 May 2007
28. Torrey - Christ -8.4- The Purpose of Christ's Coming
(What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
... bride, the Church, and to celebrate the marriage supper. (Compare to Ephesians 5:23-32.) Luke 19:12,15 — "He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself ...
Created on 22 May 2007
29. Should we call God our "Father"?
(Bible Questions and answers - prayer and worship)
... of prayer in the New Testament. Prayer, with perhaps only one exception (1 Timothy 1:12), is addressed to the Godhead, particularly the Father (Ephesians 5:20). Any other prayers directed to the Lord Jesus ...
Created on 21 November 2009
30. Torrey - Man -18- Future Destiny of Believers
(What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
... be displeased with. (Compare to Jude 24.) XXIV. EPHESIANS 5:27 RV "That he might present the church to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should ...
Created on 21 May 2007
31. Does discipleship overrule responsibilities to the family?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
Considering Luke 14:26, does discipleship conflict with family responsibilities? Disciples must obey "whatsoever I have commanded you" (Matthew 28:20). Paul states that his writings are "the ...
Created on 18 November 2009
32. Is it wise to counsel a dating couple in fellowship not to sit together in the assembly meetings?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
... part of the Lord’s gracious provision for the human family (Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:31-33). It is part of the normal development of the spiritually-significant relationship of marriage (5:25, 28). ...
Created on 21 November 2009
33. How will married believers relate to one another in heaven?
(Bible Questions about Mankind or Humanity)
... (Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 5:25 - same root words). If we are assured from Scripture that we will know each other in our eternal state (Matthew 17:3, 4), then believers will know and love their spouses ...
Created on 21 November 2009
34. Are there ways to improve our singing?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
... singing is so entwined in our past (Psalm 40:3), present (Mark 14:26; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16), and future (Revelation 5:9), it is difficult to believe - despite ample evidence -that a believer ...
Created on 18 November 2009
35. Golden Lampstands of Iowa - Hitesville
(Golden Lampstands of Iowa)
... type of Christ on earth. The Word of God taught them, in Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for it," to live clean, honorable and industrious ...
Created on 22 June 2006
36. Should our children be taught sex education in public schools?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
... although private and sensitive, to a place of honor (Hebrews 13:4) and consummate beauty (Ephesians 5:31, 32). This moral training is a privilege and a responsibility. Christian parents are dutybound ...
Created on 17 November 2009
37. Fundamentals -2.03- Inspiration
(The Fundamentals)
... 15:3). “That He might sanctify it, having cleansed it, by the washing of water with the Word” ( Ephesians 5:26). 3. By the Word we are kept from evil and the power of the evil one. The Psalmist ...
Created on 08 May 2007
38. Should the bread be unleavened and the wine unfermented?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
... used for wine that causes drunkenness (Ephesians 5:18). We cannot insist that the loaf be unleavened bread or the cup unfermented wine. D. Oliver  ...
Created on 17 November 2009
39. Biography - 67 - Earl Carrick Arthur Butler
(Brethren Biographies)
... are born again, are united into one in Christ (Ephesians 5: 30; Romans 12: 5; 1 Corinthians 10:17; 1 Corinthians 12:27) . . . What is needed is faithful men who will teach the truth, the whole truth, and ...
Created on 14 November 2009
40. APPENDIX - Forgotten Truths THE ERAS OF SERVITUDE
(Sir Robert Anderson - Forgotten Truths)
... in proof of this we are referred to such passages as 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10; Galatians 5:21; Ephesians 5:5; etc. This assumes, however, that "the Kingdom of God" is merely a synonym for the millennial ...
Created on 09 July 2006
41. Torrey - Man -15.1- The Duty of Giving Thanks
(What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
... his courts with praise: be thankful unto him and bless his name." Ephesians 5:4 "Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. Colossians ...
Created on 21 May 2007
42. Which is more important in our worship, hymns or prayers?
(Bible Questions and answers - prayer and worship)
... assemblies (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). Singing such truths with due consideration, believers - then and now - would "sing with the spirit" and "with the understanding" (1 Corinthians ...
Created on 18 November 2009
43. Footnotes - Forgotten Truths
(Sir Robert Anderson - Forgotten Truths)
... Ephesians 5:31 in a carnal sense is an outrage upon Scripture. 2 Jerwish Social Life, p. 153. It is noteworthy that in 2 Corinthians 11:2 the Apostle does not use the word "bride," but the ordinary ...
Created on 09 July 2006
44. Should I forgive my brother if he refuses to repent?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
... not the offender repents. God loves to forgive. Being followers of God (Ephesians 5:1), we ought to be ready to forgive, too. Psalm 86:5 states, "For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive." ...
Created on 17 November 2009
45. What is the place of instrumental music in New Testament teaching?
(Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
... of our lips" (Hebrews 13:15), must include songs of praise. New Testament singing is "to the Lord" (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). Gospel hymns have a clear message for unbelievers, but ...
Created on 18 November 2009
46. What principles does a Christian violate by voting in a state referendum?
(Questions about Christian Life)
... in the political system, this seems to violate the principle of separation (Ephesians 5:11; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18). As our Lord Jesus, we are not "of the world" (John 17:16). He refused to be ...
Created on 19 November 2009
47. Torrey - Man -15.5- When should we give thanks?
(What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
... 5:18 — "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." Sixth Proposition: We should give thanks in everything. Ephesians 5:20 — "Giving ...
Created on 21 May 2007
48. My friend is going to get an abortion. What should I tell her?
(Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
... of darkness (Ephesians 5:11). The unbelieving friend needs to face the fact that God views elective abortion as murder. This truth, however, can be spoken with love (Ephesians 4:15): "1 understand ...
Created on 17 November 2009
49. Torrey - Man -14.7- How should we pray?
(What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
... Ephesians 5:20 — "Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Colossians 3:17 — "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, ...
Created on 21 May 2007
50. Torrey - Christ -4.3- The Love of Christ toward men
(What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
III. THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST TO MEN. WHO AMONG MEN DID JESUS LOVE? Ephesians 5:24 "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it." First Proposition: ...
Created on 22 May 2007